Radio-Coteau California Wine

Burgundy has proven that quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can be grown in the same soil, Corton hill being the classic example. Wines from this special place inspired our decision to make Chardonnay from the Savoy Vineyard, whose soil and climate are also ideal for both Burgundian varietals. Our third bottling is approximately 45% Wente and 55% Prosser clones. The Prosser block was picked two weeks before the Wente, accentuating its bright tropical fruit and high–toned aromatics. The Wente block, which yielded less than two tons per acre, adds minerality and nuance to the wine.

The dense, fruit–dominated nose leads with a broad spectrum of citrus notes including lemon chiffon, orange marmalade and verbena. These are enhanced by a tropical band of pineapple, papaya and banana, and accented by brioche, vanilla, graphite and wisteria. A weighty and perfumed midpalate veers toward green apple flavors, with lifting acidity. Ethereal flavors hover on the cleansing finish, to which sur lie elements add texture and weight. Drinking well now, but will cellar through at least 2012.

454 cases produced. $45 per bottle.
RELEASE DATE: March 16, 2009

Savoy Chardonnay GROWER:
Richard Savoy
APPELLATION:
Anderson Valley, Mendocino
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Northwest of Philo
VARIETAL:
Chardonnay
SELECTION:
Prosser and Wente
VINEYARD AGE:
Planted in 1991
SOIL TYPE:
Recent terrace deposits with river gravel
HARVEST DATE:
September 20th and October 3rd
PRODUCTION:
454 Cases
UNFINED AND UNFILTERED

STEVEN TANZER'S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR, May/June 2009
92 points
“Pale chartreuse-tinged yellow. Compelling bouquet of lemon thyme, pear skin, smoky lees, floral honey and grain; reminds me of a Marc Colin wine. Medium-weight, powerful orchard and citrus flavors are underscored by smoky mineral and toasted grain qualities, with slow-mounting floral and herbal notes. Pretty intriguing stuff, with excellent finishing lift and thrust.”
— Josh Raynolds

THE WINE ADVOCATE #180, December 2008
(91–93) points
“The 2007 Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard displays crisp orange blossom, lemon oil, and a hint of delicate pear in a medium to full–bodied, deliciously fruity, but very stylish wine with little influence of wood.”
— Robert Parker

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